“I’m also proud of things we did not do,” said Steve Jobs. As we know, saying “yes” to everything leads nowhere … so why not refuse what is complicated for us or repels us? Are we afraid of rejection? Do we apprehend the reaction of the one to whom this answer is intended? In fact, the fear of […] … learn more→

Mindfulness is usually translated into Spanish as “mindfulness”, and encompasses a series of practices that seek to bring attention to the experience of the present moment. These practices come from Eastern traditions, mainly Vipassana Buddhism , Zen, the Tibetan and Hindu tradition, but there are also practices of mindfulness in the mystical roots of the Christian tradition. In the […] … learn more→

In recent years, online gambling has become a source of concern, with parents fearing that their children will develop an addiction to their leisure that would put them outside society. Some have been very inventive to reduce the place of games in schedules, including limitingperiods of Internet connection. It must be remembered, however, that all the research […] … learn more→

It is our final year ..  this is it pass or fail, graduate or not. Anxious times. Most of us have anxieties of some description. Be it too much weight or perhaps too little weight. Do you smash the junk food when studying hard or do you just not eat and hit the coffee. Often […] … learn more→

The bond between animals and humans is a sacred one, and that is something that should be passed down from generation to generation. But horses could present the best way for children to improve values in their life and also educate them about roles and responsibilities. In this day of age when children are reluctant […] … learn more→

High rates of mental ill health among students, including some tragic cases of suicide, have highlighted the vulnerability of many young people facing the pressures of higher education while away from home for the first time. University leaders have affirmed their commitment to strengthening student support, and counselling services are busier than ever. But one resource is often […] … learn more→

As someone who has never touched drugs before, how hard is it really to say no to illicit substances? Anonymous, 17, Newington Key points The easiest way to say “no” is by explaining why you don’t want to take drugs (while at the same time not sounding judgemental) alcohol is the most commonly used drug […] … learn more→

For decades, more women have been entering male-dominated educational fields and careers. The proportion of men in female-dominated areas, on the other hand, has remained mostly unchanged. Now, gender gaps in female-dominated undergraduate majors — like foreign language — are larger than gender gaps in biology, math or the physical sciences. Foreign language proficiency is a useful skill […] … learn more→

I’ve felt unqualified to do a post on how to ace job interviews as I have not exactly had a history of success there. It’s fair to say that I have only succeeded in a job interview if people had already decided they wanted to hire me. However, a couple of people have pointed out […] … learn more→

Although the term itself is not new, fake news presents a growing threat for societies across the world. Only a small amount of fake news is needed to disrupt a conversation, and at extremes it can have an impact on democratic processes, including elections. But what can we do to avoid fake news, at a time when we could […] … learn more→